MICHAEL SAUNDERS RUMORS

My oh my! Top play of the week for the Seattle Mariners: (Video)

Grand slam in extra innings After last week, the Seattle Mariners needed some breaks to go their way. After the M’s were playing catchup the entire game Friday afternoon in Toronto, Michael Saunders came through huge with first a game tying home run, and then the walk-off grand slam in the 10th to win the game. The M’s finished that game with their 4th win in a row,...
Via NorthWest Sports Beat  |  29 days ago
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Seattle Mariners cool off in Canada, drop 2 of 3 to Jays

The Seattle Mariners came into Toronto red-hot, coming off a sweep of the Tigers in Detroit. The Blue Jays were cold, having ended a seven-game road trip by losing three straight to Baltimore. Fortunes can switch quickly. Seattle rallied to win Friday night in extra innings, but the Mariners lost the last two games of the series to the Blue Jays being outscored 14-2. The losses sent...
Via isportsweb.com  |  April 29, 2012
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Saunders belts two clutch homers in Mariners victory

The Seattle Mariners got some bad news Friday about center field, specifically center fielder Franklin Gutierrez. Not only is the veteran coming back slowly from a right pectoral injury, but he has developed a case of plantar fasciitis. On the other side of the coin, Gutierrez's replacement, Michael Saunders, is giving the club plenty of reasons to breathe easily. ...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  April 28, 2012
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Mariners vs. Toronto Blue Jays: MLB baseball love ‘em & hate ‘em Game 1

Michael Saunders Propels Ms Into Big Win The Headline: hot off a sweep of the Tigers in Detroit, the Seattle Mariners bring the fire into Toronto to win this 10-inning thriller. Seattle Mariners 9, Toronto Blue Jays 5 When: 7:07 ET, Friday, April 27, 2012 Where: Rogers Centre, Toronto Temperature: 68 degrees Umpires: Home — Greg Gibson, 1B — Manny Gonzalez, 2B — Victor Carapazza...
Via NorthWest Sports Beat  |  April 28, 2012
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Michael Saunders Grand Salami vs. Blue Jays

Michael Saunders' grand slam in the 10th propels Mariners to the 9-5 win over Blue Jays. Your browser does not support iframes.
Via NorthWest Sports Beat  |  April 28, 2012
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Mariners 9, Blue Jays 5(10)

Michael Saunders hit two home runs, including a grand slam in the 10th inning, and the Seattle Mariners rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-5 on Friday night, extending their winning streak to a season-high four games. Saunders started a two-run rally in the ninth with a shot to center, then hit the tiebreaking homer to right off Luis Perez (2-1) in the 10th for his third homer...
Via AP on Fox  |  April 27, 2012
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Mariners Profiles: Michael Saunders under the spotlight

Oh Canada – Michael Saunders Seattle Mariners – No. 55 Left fielder Born: November 19, 1986 Victoria, British Columbia Bats: Left Throws: Right Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a baseball prospect? I know most of us have at one time in our lives, but does anyone truly know how hard it is to get to the majors, and then be able to perform under the immense...
Via NorthWest Sports Beat  |  April 17, 2012
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ATTACK OF THE CLONES

Ichiro look-alike shows up to autograph signing

Something tells me that if Ichiro Suzuki showed up at a Tokyo steakhouse, he wouldn't have to wait in line to get teammate Michael Saunders' autograph.But that's exactly what happened. Kinda.Apparently, the Seattle Mariners superstar has a doppleganger and, naturally, he took it upon himself to show up at an autograph signing Monday...dressed exactly like the ten-time...
Via Hall of Very Good  |  March 27, 2012
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Saunders Earning Another Shot with Mariners

Michael Saunders endured struggles on the field and losses in his personal life in 2011, but a more mature approach, a revamped swing and a new found energy and love for the game have him looking like a big leaguer once again.
Via mariners.scout.com  |  March 14, 2012
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Watch Michael Saunders swing his 60-ounce bat

Michael Saunders did indeed go out for batting practice and I was there to see him deploy the 60-ounce bat that I wrote about in the prior post. You can see Saunders using it in this BP session. Another hitter in his grouping was Vinnie Catricala, the Class AA minor leaguer with the power swing. There has been talk that the M's will convert Catricala to the outfield, but manager...
Via Seattle Times  |  February 15, 2012
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